In order to cushion the effects of malnutrition in the North-east, the Department for International Development in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund, as well as Borno and Yobe State governments have contributed the sum of N18.5 billion for the purchase of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food, Michael Olugbode and Kuni Tyessi report
The North-eastern region of Nigeria comprises six states namely Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Gombe, Taraba and Bauchi. While the last aforementioned three have enjoyed relative peace after countable and spasmodic episodes of insurgency, the first three have been embroiled, until of recent in severe attacks, which has resulted in several negative effects and with malnutrition in the front burner.
Conflict is part of human existence due to different ideologies, beliefs and outlook towards life which is usually hinged on interest.
However, the attendant consequences are usually not bargained for, neither are they part of issues discussed or envisaged. The outcome which usually leaves a sour taste and a protracted tale of regrets, are felt by children who are always the primary victims of every civil unrest.
